County leaders warn venereal disease a continuing threat
At St Francis Hospital in Santa Barbara last month county officials warned that gonorrhea and syphilis remain the top communicable diseases in the area. Dr Frank Cline noted a mini-epidemic of syphilis with two congenital cases, urging better education and easier access to free county VD clinics.
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New Rules Shape 94th Congress and Local Bicycle Ordinances
Waters urges caution as the 94th Congress adopts rules including no proxy voting and committee reorganization. A reader complains about overgrown trees on West Hickory and unsafe bike practices, urging enforcement of existing laws before adding more ordinances. Concern focuses on bicycle safety and underage motorcycle use instead of new regulations.
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West Hickory
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Rethinking California Legislature Two Year Session
A historical analysis urges reform of California's two year legislative session to reduce campaigning during sessions. It argues for a first year proposal focus on bills and budget, with a 90 day session, then a second year reconvening to act, limiting campaign influence and improving depth of deliberation. It warns lawmakers risk becoming political actors chasing higher office.
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Continental Congress
California
Sacramento
Beautification vs pests and litter bugs in civic pride
Eugene McAllister discusses the clash between using pesticides to control harmful insects and the public’s sense of civic duty against littering and neglect. He argues for responsible pest control alongside community cleanliness to improve neighborhoods.
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Eugene McAllister
Ocean Park Master Plan Unveiled For Surf Park
Planning consultants Livingston and Blayney present a master plan for Ocean Park near Surf. They balance recreation with ecosystem goals including marsh boardwalks for student study. raise questions about lagoon use and future hearings will invite public feedback.
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Surf
Livingston and Blayney
Santa Ynez
UN battles over South Africa and Arafat prompt critique
Buckley argues the UN General Assembly shows mounting irrelevance as it hones a selective moralism on apartheid and tyranny. He notes the Charter limits action to the Security Council where major powers would veto any South Africa move, hinting at broader geopolitical constraints.
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South Africa expelled from UN by General Assembly vote
The article recounts a shift in UN policy as the General Assembly denies South Africa’s accreditation and bars its ambassador, signaling a step toward expulsion. It warns that such moves risk weakening the UN’s role and could intensify Middle East tensions and broader international conflict.
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South Africa
General Assembly
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Mideast
Your Representatives Your Representatives
A list of U S senators and representatives with their Washington and state addresses. Names include Alan Cranston John Tunney Robert Lagomarsino William Ketchum Omer Rains and W Don MacGillivray with respective office locations in Washington D C Sacramento and state capitals.
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